Three takeaways after OKC Thunder pound the Utah Jazz 122-113
Final Thought
One huge positive from tonight’s was OKC’s urgency to defend the perimeter. After allowing Chicago and Brooklyn to shoot a combined 45 percent from three, the Thunder held Utah to 27.6 percent from distance. While the final total points conceded is sure to leave a bad taste in coach
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Donovan’s mouth, Oklahoma City’s overall defensive effort and intensity was much improved.
With Utah now in the rear view mirror, OKC hit the road for a mini two game road trip against New Orleans and Denver before returning home to face the red hot Los Angeles Clippers on the second night of a back to back. The Thunder have enjoyed one of the easiest schedules to date and have done a terrific job accounting for sub-500 teams (14-1 on the year) but now its time to prove whether the Thunder are championship contenders or NBA pretenders.
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With the win, OKC move into first place in the Western Conference with a 17-8 record ahead of the 19-9 Golden State Warriors.